Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra Ousted by Court Over Leaked Call With Hun Sen | Thai PM Suspended

Thai PM Suspended: Thailand is once again plunged into political turmoil as Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is removed from office by the Constitutional Court over a leaked phone call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen. The court ruled that her remarks—criticising the Thai army and appearing to placate Hun Sen—violated ethical standards and undermined national pride. Paetongtarn, daughter of former PM Thaksin Shinawatra and Thailand’s youngest leader, had apologised, calling her words a negotiation tactic to ease border tensions. But the fallout triggered furious protests, cost her a coalition partner, and reignited political divisions. She becomes the fifth Thai leader in 17 years to be dismissed by this powerful court. Deputy PM Phumtham Wechayachai will serve as acting prime minister until parliament elects a new leader from a pre-approved candidate list. The future of the Shinawatra dynasty, Thailand’s most powerful political family, now hangs in the balance.